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A M E R I C A N P L A N N I N G A S S O C I A T I O N ( A P A )
N E W Y O R K M E T R O C H A P T E R Y O U N G P L A N N E R S G R O U P O U T R E A C H C O M M I T T E E
Youth in Planning
2011 - 2012
This program is sponsored by: The American Planning Association // The Academy of Urban Planning // The Young Planners Group of the APA// Hunter College // Pratt Institute // Columbia University // New York University // Trees New York // Urban Parc // PhDesign // MEx //
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Agenda
Icebreaker! What is urban planning?
Who are we and why are we here?
The Youth In Planning program! Why join?
Program details and logistics
How to sign up!
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Ice Breaker!
Your Name
Your Neighborhood 1 favorite thing about your
neighborhood
1 thing you would change
in your neighborhood
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What is Urban Planning?
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What else?
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Who are we and why are we here?
WHO ARE WE? The New York Metro Chapters Young Planners Group Outreach
Committee is committed to introducing youth from diversebackgrounds to the field of urban planning.
WHAT IS OUR MISSION? The mission of YPG Outreach is to foster greater diversity in urban
planning professions and promote social justice. We encourageyouth to use leadership skills within their communities.
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Program Overview
PROGRAM GOALS
Introduce youth to the different professions of
planning and related careers.
Enhance students critical reading, writing, math andpublic speaking skills.
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Program Overview
Civitas Reimaging the Waterfront Design Competition A real-life competition, with prizes and awards!
Design a major part of Manhattans waterfront
Field Trips and meeting with city planning officials
Present and submit your plan!
Can be used in your portfolio for college, jobs, internships
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TheEast River Esplanade
The esplanade needs repairsfrom 60th Street to 125thStreet and will be rebuilt inthe future.
A bold plan is needed toguide the repairs, redesignand reconstruction.
Youll create a plan thatcould later influence theredevelopment.
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What kind of activities will we do?
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What is the end result?
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Why join the program?
Make new friends!
Learn new skills
Strengthen your college
application and resume Create a portfolio of your
work
Mentorship
Its fun!
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Program Schedule
Program Dates:
All classes are held on Saturday afternoons,from 2-5pm at Hunter College.
A complete program schedule and enrollment package will be provided
the week before enrollment.
November 19, 2011December 3, 2011December 17, 2011
January 7, 2012January 14, 2012January 28, 2012February 11, 2012February 25, 2012
March 10, 2012March 24, 2012March 31, 2012
April 21, 2012April 28, 2012May 5, 2012May 12, 2012May 19, 2012
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How to Apply
Applications are due NOVEMBER 7th! Completed application form (online or hard copy)
Written short essays
To apply, please give the completed application
form to your referral teacher or advisor. Your teacher
will send the form back to Youth in Planning for review.